More Thanks

Tonight I am thankful for...

31. A sweet baby girl, healthy and growing.
32. The joy of watching her character and personality develop more day by day, month by month.
33. New milestones: rolling over, sitting up, eating solid food, recognizing a few familiar words and signs.
34. Squeals, chatter, raspberries.
35. First morning smiles.

36. A husband that brings in loads of wood to keep us warm all weekend while he's away.
37. A brother that calls from college to say hi.
38. A mother that finishes a love-project, long time in the making.
39. Great-grandparents that send valentine cards to their great-granddaughter (which she tries to eat and, in the process, gets glitter all over her face!)
40. Cousins who chat and make us laugh.

41. Grace. Both given and received. How much we all need it!

My Daughter's Eyes

I have always liked this song and now I can't listen to it without tearing up.

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the world is at peace This miracle God gave to me
gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand around my finger
It puts a smile in my heart Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes